200 Sweet Sandia Coneflower Seeds – Echinacea purpurea Pink & Red Blooms

Sweet Sandia Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a vibrant perennial prized for its large, daisy-like flowers that blend shades of pink and red. These nectar-rich blooms rise above sturdy stems from midsummer into fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. The plants form clumps of dark green foliage and are well-suited to perennial borders, wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. Coneflowers are also excellent for cut flower arrangements and provide seed heads that birds enjoy in autumn and winter.

Easy to grow from seed, Sweet Sandia Coneflower brings long-lasting color and ecological value to sunny landscapes. It is a dependable choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance perennials with strong visual impact.

Plant Features

• Vibrant pink and red daisy-like blooms
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Long bloom season from summer into fall
• Excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements
• Seed heads provide winter interest and bird food

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor to average fertility
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright clumping
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 24–36 inches
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Sweet Sandia Coneflower seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in spring after danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 10–21 days at temperatures around 65–70°F. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them to individual pots or into the garden after hardening off.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. Once established, coneflowers are relatively drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, or leave some seed heads for birds. Divide clumps every 3–4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.

What's Included

200 Sweet Sandia Coneflower Daisy seeds (Echinacea purpurea).